Fideo Authentic Mexican Pasta |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This is a classic Mexican pasta dish that some restaurants here in California are just starting to offer on their menus. Ingredients:
2 6 oz.bags of coil fideo pasta (broken up) |
4 tbsp. olive oil |
1 coarsely chopped medium size onion |
2 bay leaves |
1 can (15 oz.) mexican spiced sliced stewed tomatos |
1 can (15 oz.) low sodium chicken broth |
1 pinch dried oregano |
2 pinches chili flakes |
salt and pepper to taste |
( this pasta is good topped with parmesan or grated cheddar cheese) |
Directions:
1. Heat a large saute pan on high heat adding the olive oil
2. add the chopped onion
3. grab a coil of fideo pasta while holding over saute pan squeeze to break up and let fall in to the pan do the same to the rest
4. saute pasta-stirring on high till nice and toasty and begins to change color like you would toast a nice rice pilaf.
5. carefully add caned tomato's, chicken broth, then the bay leafs, oregano, chili flakes,
6. turn heat down to a simmer stirring occasionally cook pasta till Al dente (do not over cook the pasta) add salt and pepper .............enjoy
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